One SUV that needs no real introduction is Land Rover’s elegantly designed 2012 Range Rover Sport. The staple automotive vehicle capable of making its way through the roughest terrain without a hitch, has been upgraded in all the right places for the upcoming year. Having seen its fair share of small but important tweaks over the last few seasons, this model gets a big boost with all new eight-gear Transmission coupled with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine. Not only that, it’s a bit more driver friendly with driver controls that include steering wheel paddles as standard enabling manual shifting of the gears. The exterior on the Limited Edition comes equipped with the Gloss Black five-spoke wheels with Diamond Turned face. Arguably the most luxurious SUV in its class, Land Rover decided to grace the interior with a number of makeover designs as well. Inside you’ll find a next generation 7-inch touch-screen offering Dual View technology so navigation and watching your favorite blockbuster film should be a breeze. Look for the 2012 Range Rover Sport to hit dealers later this year. [via]
Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR($TBA). Aggressively modified by Russian outfit TopCar, this limited edition — only 25 are being made — sports sedan features a nearly all-new carbon fiber and Kevlar body, including new front and rear bumpers, air vents, front and rear fender extenders, front and rear doors — the latter of which open with the press of a button — bonnet, wings, rear diffuser, spoiler, and side skirts, along with performance enhancements like a sport air filter, intake manifold, and valved exhaust system that boost horsepower north of the 600 mark. Whip. Game. Crazy.
Here is a great short film that highlights the rich history of the relationship between renowned car maker Mercedes-Benz and tuner AMG. Dating back to 1967, this timeline provides in-depth information about how the partnership was forged based on their involvement in racing right through to the co-partnered company founded in 1999 and beyond to this day. [via] Check it out after the jump, Read more…
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition, which features a sleek black color scheme and unique design elements will be obtainable on all Corvette models, including Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 starting this summer. The Chevrolet Corvette Centennial version expresses racing heritage, but does so with a sleek, current, even sinister-looking appearance.
The Centennial Edition box up comes exclusively in Carbon Flash Metallic, with satin-black graphics and unique Centennial Satin Black wheels and red brake calipers. The wheels are constructed of lightweight cast-spun aluminum and comprise a thin red outline around the perimeter of its surface on the Z06. The wheels are specific to the respective Corvette models, including 18-inch/19-inch for Coupe, Convertible and Grand Sport; and 19-inch/20-inch for Z06 and ZR1. Magnetic discerning Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension and a technology advance initiated by Corvette, is incorporated on all Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition models. [via]
Mr. Polo himself Ralph Lauren is lending part of his stellar automobile fleet to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris for a special exhibit called “The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection“ that will run from April 28 to August 28, 2011. Check out a few of the horses in his stable.
HOT CARS TV caught up with FIEND aka INTERNATIONAL JONES fresh off the release of his “Tennis Shoes & Tuxedos” Mixtape. He gave the viewers a little insight into what coupe conversing in the James Bond Benz really means. Check it out after the jump,Read more…
The first Geneva Motor Show was held in 1905 and today has become one of the most celebrated events for car fanciers and professionals around the world. Held in Switzerland annually, the international car show has been the host of all major vehicles in the history of the car including steam powered cars. This year was the 81st car show and featured new cars from Chevrolet, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Maybach, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Cadillac and more.
This year, even the Pagani Huayra was revealed in person and was perhaps the highlight of the show among other concepts cars as shown in the featured video. Take a look at the show below and visit Geneva Motorshow online for more highlights and photos – HERE! [via] Check out the footage after the jump,Read more…
Land Rover is rolling out a new trim for the Range Rover Sport. The all-new Luxury edition is set to roll out exclusively in Europe and is said to fit in between the HSE and Autobiography models. Standard features include a sun roof, heated steering wheel, contrast-stitched leather trim and a Harman/Kardon audio system. The Range Rover Sport Luxury edition is equipped with a 245-horsepower, 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, 20-inch wheels and can be ordered in white, black or bronze. Pricing is estimated to be around €110,000 ($150k). [via] Check out the gallery below.
Automobili Lamborghiniintroduces the all new 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. Specs include a 6.5-liter V12 engine, a Graziano ISR 7-speed automatic transmission and a Haldex all-wheel drive system that enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). Check out the in-depth overview of this raging bull, above.
Brawn just got a little more brains. The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is the result of a revamping of Dodge’s performance models. Ralph Gilles, President and CEO of Dodge Brand and Chrysler Group stated “The new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 builds on the iconic four-door fastback coupe design of the all-new Charger and adds a much larger power band across the rpm range, along with intelligent performance attributes and safety and creature comforts for customers who are passionate about performance driving.” The New SRT-8 features a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine, which delivers an estimated 465 of tire shrieking horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of neck snapping torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range then in previous models.
The new race inspired paddle shift system, blended with the newly introduced Two-mode adaptive damping suspension, creates an all around F-1 feel. The suspension also allows for selectable tuning and also automatically adapts to road and driver inputs for proper vehicle control in any given condition. The standard 20” inch forged aluminum wheels make the car grip and accelerate with ease, while the 4 piston Brembo calipers in the front and rear make it stop just as fast. [via]
